On p. 380 of 'L.C. Smith "The Legend Lives"', the damascus barrels as graded by Hunter Arms are shown, and the steel % described as follows:
English Stub Twist- 52%
Good Two Rod Damascus- 60%
Good Four Stripe Chain Damascus- 60%
Fine Three Rod Damascus- 67%
Finest Three Rod Damascus- 70%
Choice Three Rod Herring Bone Pattern- 70%

The Greener brls may be 'Bernard', which was available in several grades. Please see Ferdinand Drissen's 1897-1898 price sheet:


Last edited by revdocdrew; 06/01/07 08:11 PM.
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